What do you do when your big presentation to a room full of senior executives goes completely off the rails? In this episode of The Vital Communicator, Jim Phelan, a seasoned leader from Merck with decades of executive presentation experience, shares a career-defining moment when everything that could go wrong, did—and how he turned it into an unexpected triumph. Jim shares invaluable insights on staying composed under pressure, using humor to connect, and the art of preparing for the unpredictable. Whether you're presenting to a CEO or leading a critical team meeting, Jim's lessons will help you communicate with confidence, no matter what challenges come your way.
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